556 High Street, Fall River MA 02720

Fall River, MA 02720

$899,900

Est. $5,203/month

Baths

4,248

Sq Ft

$212

Price/Sq Ft

0.13

Acres

1845

Year Built

5+ Family - Rooming House

Type

16 hours 36 minutes

Time on Market

Active Listed Jun 25, 2026 • MLS# 73541773 Copied!

About this home

Own a remarkable piece of Fall River history with the iconic Benjamin Wardwell House, located in the prestigious Highlands Local Historic District. Built in 1845, this impressive Greek Revival boarding house offers a rare investment opportunity with 14 rental units featuring a variety of layouts, providing flexible pricing strategies and outstanding value-add potential. Rich in character and architectural significance, this historic property combines timeless appeal with income-producing possibilities. Fall River offers convenient access to major highways, waterfront attractions, shopping, dining, parks, and the South Coast Rail connection, making this a truly exceptional opportunity for investors and preservation enthusiasts alike. Photos may be digitally enhanced.

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Property Overview

Property Type

5+ Family - Rooming House

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1845

Full Bathrooms

Living Area

4,248 sq ft

Total Rooms

Stories

Levels

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income

Style 5+ Family - Rooming House

Year Built 1845

Living Area 4,248 sq ft

Lot Size 0.13 acres

Full Baths 6

Total Rooms 17

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Oil, Natural Gas

Cooling None

Flooring Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood

Appliances Range, Microwave, Refrigerator

Fireplace None

Basement Full, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished

Laundry None

Features Storage, Studio, Internet Available - Unknown, Kitchen

Exterior

Construction None

Architecture None

Roof Shingle

Features Sprinkler System

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Porch, Enclosed

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric 100 Amp Service

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $5,428

Assessed Value $513,400

Interior Features

Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood

Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator

Interior Features: Storage, Studio, Internet Available - Unknown, Kitchen

Windows:

Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished

Laundry:

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Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1845

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials:

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Stone

Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Oil, Natural Gas

Heating Zones: 1

Cooling:

Hot Water: Oil

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Sprinkler System

Patio & Porch: Porch, Enclosed

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features: Level

Road Surface: Paved

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Special Features

View: Yes

View Type: City

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Public School, T-Station

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556 High Street, Fall River MA 02720

Fall River, MA 02720

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Fall River School District local

C-

⚠ School Safety 2024-25

8.4% Above Average

8.4% Suspensions 2.1% In-School

↑ 2.9% above state avg

Elementary Schools

3 schools

Antioch School

< 0.1 mi

Grades PK-08

C-

Westall Elementary

0.1 mi | #737 of 824 | Score: 33.3

Improved 66 spots from last year

-24.9 below state avg

276 students Very Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades K-05

Holy Name School

0.6 mi

Grades PK-08

Middle Schools

3 schools

C-

Morton Middle School

0.6 mi | #299 of 352 | Score: 31.4

Improved 39 spots from last year

-26.8 below state avg

751 students Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades 06-08

C-

Talbot Innovation School

1.7 mi | #309 of 352 | Score: 30.6

Dropped 25 spots from last year

-27.6 below state avg

582 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades 06-08

Matthew J Kuss Middle School

1.9 mi | #336 of 352 | Score: 27.0

Dropped 1 spots from last year

-31.2 below state avg

646 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades 06-08

High Schools

3 schools

Fall River Deaconess Home School

< 0.1 mi

Grades 06-12

Resiliency Preparatory Academy

0.2 mi | #393 of 346 | Score: 16.3

Same rank as last year

171 students Very Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades 07-12

C+

B.M.C. Durfee High School

1.3 mi | #225 of 346 | Score: 49.2

Improved 98 spots from last year

-9 below state avg

2,642 students Diverse

18 sports • 1,452 athletes

Early College Program Rising School Career Tech Programs Strong Athletics

Grades 09-12

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Listed for Sale

Jun 25, 2026

$899,900

Original listing

Agent: Melissa Casey Office: Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
06/25/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$899,900	-	-	Original listing

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Date	Event	Price	Change
Jun 25, 2026	New Listing Added	$899,900	—

Market Statistics

Time on Market

16 hours 36 minutes

Price per Sq Ft

$212

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2026	$5,428	$513,400

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Annual Property Tax

$5,428

Tax Year 2026

Assessed Value

$513,400

Listing Information

Listing Agent Melissa Casey

Listing Office Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

Agent MLS ID CN238470

Office MLS ID AN9121

Listing Data Updated Jun 25, 2026 2:35 PM EDT

Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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